Stationary Engineer

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is an innovative, rigorous, and community-oriented learning environment that inspires critical thinking and prepares learners to make meaningful contributions to the creative industries, their communities, and the world. Established in 1963, RMCAD has grown from modest beginnings to a historic 23-acre campus with 16 buildings and serves over 2,000 students, pioneering online art and design education.

About the role

Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of RMCAD’s steam (100+ psig) boiler, hydronic heating, plumbing, and mechanical systems. Boilers operate October through April, with summer work focused on boiler and steam system repairs, as well as plumbing circuit maintenance. This role supports the daily operation of RMCAD’s historic, multi-building campus, maintaining comfortable, safe, and functional environments for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus events.

Responsibilities

• Boiler and Hydronic System Operations
  • Operate, monitor, start, stop, stage, and secure campus boilers and associated hydronic systems in accordance with manufacturer instructions, RMCAD procedures, applicable codes, and established operating limits.
  • Conduct scheduled boiler-room rounds and maintain current boiler equipment records, inspection reports, operating certificates, repair histories, manufacturer information, and preventive-maintenance documentation.
• HVAC Operations + Maintenance Support
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair auxiliary HVAC equipment with on-site team and vendors.
• Mechanical + Plumbing Support
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, and perform authorized maintenance on domestic water systems, pumps, and other plumbing circuit repairs throughout the campus.
  • Refer regulated plumbing alterations, gas piping, cross-connection work, permitted installations, and work beyond qualifications to licensed contractors.
• Preventive Maintenance + Documentation
  • Record equipment readings, findings, labor, materials, deficiencies, photographs, failure codes, and corrective actions in the RMCAD CMMS or approved recordkeeping system.
  • Develop and improve asset-specific preventive-maintenance procedures and inspection checklists.
  • Maintain equipment asset data, including model and serial numbers, warranty information, manuals, drawings, control diagrams, and replacement-parts information.
  • Identify recurring failures and support root-cause analysis.
  • Recommend repair-versus-replacement strategies based on condition, reliability, safety, energy use, parts availability, and lifecycle cost.
  • Maintain an organized inventory of critical boiler and plumbing components.
  • Inform the Director of Facilities of critical deficiencies, deferred maintenance, obsolete equipment, and capital-replacement needs.
• Emergency Response + On-Call Response
  • Participate in the Facilities Tiered 24/7 on-call pool.
  • Be available for scheduled work outside normal business hours when shutdowns or campus operations require evening, weekend, or holiday work.
  • Remain on site or transfer responsibility until the condition has been stabilized and an authorized person accepts control of the incident.

Requirements

• Reside within 1 hour of the site.
• Must possess and maintain an active Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator Class A License valid in Colorado (licenses must be attached to application/resume).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 8 years of experience with steam systems, pressure vessels, and plumbing repairs.
• 1+ year of experience with historic infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class D-1 or greater (Water Distribution) License.
• Master Plumber License.

Working Conditions + Physical Demands

• Noise level in the work environment can be loud; personal protective equipment should be worn.
• Exposure to temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, and possible mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards.
• Requires significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; frequent stationary positions, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Physical mobility and stamina for strenuous activities, including the ability to perform under temperature extremes.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70-100 pounds.

Pay

$75,000 - $80,000 per year

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Basic Life & AD&D.
• Short & Long Term Disability.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• 401k employer match.
• Tuition Waiver.